Preface by Noel Farrer, Foreword by David Philp, Part I: Preparation, Introduction to Part I, 1. Introduction, 2. Understanding BIM, 3. Prerequisites, 4. Documents, 5. Collaborators, 6. Roles, 7. The BIM Implementation Plan, Part II: Implementation, Introduction to Part II, 8. Employer’s Information Requirements, 9. Pre-contract, 10. Post-contract BIM Execution Plan, 11. Information management, 12. Role responsibilities, 13. Surveys, 14. Post-completion, 15. Landscape management and maintenance, Part III: Technology, Introduction to Part III, 16. Digital tools, 17. Digital models, 18. BIM files, 19. Level of Development, 20. Interoperability, 21. The future, Appendix: sample Product Data Sheet, Glossary
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The Landscape Institute is the professional body for landscape architects. It is an educational charity and chartered body responsible for protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for the benefit of the public.
"The book proves that BIM is relevant to our profession and that even though the guidance documentation uses terms we may not instantly recognise, it can be applied to our work. It isn’t evangelical about BIM but presents a positive view of its value for the landscape sector. The claims for the gains that can be made by moving into BIM are measured, which makes the argument all the more persuasive." - Claire Thirwall, www.BIMplus.co.uk"Those experienced in BIM will find this a pacey recap of the fundamentals and will probably take more from the examples of more practical application, showing how principles translate to best practice in the context of actual landscape projects. Those involved in traditional landscape projects and wondering just how the digital revolution will impact will find among the pages a well-informed friend to guide them along the pathway to future ways of working and a springboard to next steps. The Institute's involvement also means that the book dovetails with the LI's own masterclass events to, cumulatively, offer an excellent primer on digital construction for landscape. We expect more to follow the Insitute's lead." - Richard McPartland, editor, theNBS.com
